I have definitely seen multiple improvements with these new PS4 controllers over the older ones. The battery lasts a lot longer, the thumb sticks are more rugged and have better grip on them, L2 and R2 buttons are more springy (good thing), and the thumb sticks also feel way smoother when moving them around. Other things I have noticed is that the buttons are now grey like the throwback controller and there is now a light on the touchpad. Although the last gen controllers are still pretty good, I would definitely recommend the new gen controllers for only $10 more. Check it out!

The DualShock 4 Wireless Controller features familiar controls, and incorporates several innovative features to usher in a new era of interactive experiences. Its definitive analog sticks and trigger buttons have been improved for greater feel and sensitivity. A multi-touch, clickable touch pad expands gameplay possibilities, while the incorporated light bar in conjunction with the PlayStation Camera allows for easy player identification and screen adjustment when playing with friends in the same room. The addition of the Share button makes utilizing the social capabilities of the PlayStation 4 as easy as the push of a button. The DualShock 4 Wireless Controller is more than a controller; it’s your physical connection to a new era of gaming.

DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 – Jet Black Review

Compared to the old Dualshock 4, this controller feels better in every way in terms of feel. The triggers, analog, and entire controller all feel solid and smooth. That is a massive plus for me because I hated the way the old black Dualshock 4 got this slimy feeling to it really annoyed me. The triggers remained very strong and springy after months of use, also a plus. The reason I deducted a star though is because I may have gotten a defective controller. When I got the controller, up on the dpad wasn’t as clicky as the rest of the directions. It wasn’t that big of a deal at first, but after a few months the dpad became unresponsive. The day it became unresponsive was today. I really enjoyed the controller so I am going to replace my broken one with a new one, and pray to the heavens that my blue one was just a defective one out of a bunch of non-defective ones. We shall see! -Read Reviews-

Precision controller enhanced to offer players absolute control for all games on PlayStation 4.

New multi-touch and clickable touch pad on the face of the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller opens up worlds of new gameplay possibilities for both newcomers and veteran gamers.

DualShock 4 Wireless Controller features a built-in speaker and stereo headset jack, putting several new audio options in the player’s hands.

This is the NEW PS4 controller. The easiest way to identify this is the blue LED bar in the front. The thumb sticks seem to be made of a denser, grippier material so that’s an upgrade as well. Battery life is definitely better. Should have bought more to replace all my old ones. .. but oh well.